A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Rodgers, Sujata (IJ code SUR, Chelsea, MA):
Overall track record
1 years on the bench (since 2026), 227 cases total, lifetime grant rate 7.2%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 227 cases, grant rate 7.2% — 13.3pp below the Chelsea court average (20.5%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Mexico 47 23.3% Cuba 46 5.4% Venezuela 31 0.0% Honduras 23 11.1% Nicaragua 9 12.5% Guatemala 8 0.0% Ecuador 7 0.0% El Salvador 7 0.0% Colombia 6 0.0% Brazil 5 0.0% Nepal 5 0.0%
If you've appeared before Judge Rodgers, I'd love to hear:
1. What's your nationality, and when was your most recent hearing?
2. How did your attorney prepare for this judge specifically?
Source: EOIR (U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review) public statistics, May 2026 release, compiled by AsylumTracker. A judge's historical pattern does not predict the outcome of any individual case; this is shared to help set realistic expectations. Real-experience accounts from the community are welcome.